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Puppies / Re: Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by MIN on Today at 01:43:11 PM »
We are still on the gastro diet. Farts have stopped and morning poop is solid. The evening poop we are still working on. Aleast now only 2a day.  Because of no treats and chews it been hard  but have relented and she has her coffee wood chew. My thinking is it no different to the crap she picks up while out walking. It's made no difference to the rear outcome.🤣 Despite her leanness she is so strong and heavy .  Have to tie up her crate door as she leans on it to push the catch free and then slides the door. open.   Packing her holibob bag, first item string and scissors  :luv:

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Puppies / Re: Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by phoenix on Yesterday at 05:26:04 PM »
Oh she’s beautiful!  Athletic looking !
I’m sure everyone’s advice is spot on. Is she better yet?
I can’t say I’d be happy with the Vets idea of food.  If she’s farting , there's a reason. If it’s well established like hers, have they given her any antibiotics?   Then  you’d need some pre/probiotics to get the good bacteria back.  What is the poo like?
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Jaysmumagain on April 13, 2024, 12:46:31 PM »
Just before Easter we went to Northumberland for a week - all last minute due to my hosptial stuff and we always visit Lindisfarne, Harry and I walked around with a lovely lady who lives on the island and here Golden Retreiver.(hubby went around historical monuments >:D) She mentioned how bad ticks were on the island and even her hubby found one behind his knee and on his throat after walking the dog and that was March.

Her dog was on Bravecto and she joked her Hubby could do with it.

I have decided to go with Nexgard.  But as Harry had spot 2 weeks ago will wait - no point in iver doing it!

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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Finvarra on April 13, 2024, 08:50:48 AM »
OMG, ticks hunting you down! What a nightmare! I've got a pretty strong stomach, but ticks give me the heebie jeebies. After having one on my back last year for more than 24 hours (didn't feel a thing), I really have a phobia. Attack of the Giant Ticks - now that's a horror film!
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Mudmagnets on April 13, 2024, 07:54:23 AM »
Quote from: bizzylizzy on April 13, 2024, 07:11:05 AM
Quote from: Mudmagnets on April 12, 2024, 06:53:58 PM
I do not see the point of ticks and fleas in the evolutionary grand scheme of things.

No! but the chemical companies do, providing them with some Flea Enterprise  ph34r

Totally agree with you there and I do think they over exaggerate the risks however there’s a different type of tick appearing here (Germany) now which is bigger and poses a more serious health threat as it can follow its victim at an alarming speed (honestly, I jest not!  ;) ) so I do take more precautions than I used to. We also now have wolves around this area by the way, which are causing political havoc as to whether they can be shot or not, but that’s another story….. :shades:
A doggy owner‘s life is never dull!  Have a lovely weekend everyone!  :luv:

I used to watch Bondi Vet many years ago and the ticks their patients used to get were huge too, maybe they have migrated, via ships etc., from Australia to Germany. ugh  ph34r

Yu have a good weekend too  :luv:
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by bizzylizzy on April 13, 2024, 07:11:05 AM »
Quote from: Mudmagnets on April 12, 2024, 06:53:58 PM
I do not see the point of ticks and fleas in the evolutionary grand scheme of things.

No! but the chemical companies do, providing them with some Flea Enterprise  ph34r

Totally agree with you there and I do think they over exaggerate the risks however there’s a different type of tick appearing here (Germany) now which is bigger and poses a more serious health threat as it can follow its victim at an alarming speed (honestly, I jest not!  ;) ) so I do take more precautions than I used to. We also now have wolves around this area by the way, which are causing political havoc as to whether they can be shot or not, but that’s another story….. :shades:
A doggy owner‘s life is never dull!  Have a lovely weekend everyone!  :luv:
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Mudmagnets on April 12, 2024, 06:53:58 PM »
I do not see the point of ticks and fleas in the evolutionary grand scheme of things.

No! but the chemical companies do, providing them with some Flea Enterprise  ph34r
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Health / Re: Lipfold dermatitis
« Last post by bizzylizzy on April 12, 2024, 03:08:02 PM »
 :lol2: oh bless him!  :luv: Maybe you should hire him out - a very environment friendly way of removing garden moss!!  :lol2:
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by sueneil on April 12, 2024, 12:13:51 PM »
I use Simparica from my vet with no ill effects.
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Finvarra on April 12, 2024, 09:52:00 AM »
Dylan had Nexgard spectra tabs, and no adverse effects. Out vet has now switched to Simparica, again he seems OK on that. We used to use one that began with A, I forget the name, but it made him itchy, ditto on our last cocker Milo. I prefer the tabs to the spot treatment for that reason.
Ticks are the problem here, but a flea infestation must be awful, we only ever get an odd 🤞. I do not see the point of ticks and fleas in the evolutionary grand scheme of things.
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